Mitosis VS Meiosis

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

• Production of gametes

• Growth and repair of somatic cells

• Introduction of genetic variation

• Reduction of chromosome number

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Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes along the equatorial plane of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pair up and undergo crossing over?

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Telophase I

What is the result of meiosis?

What is the significance of crossing over in meiosis?

• It increases genetic variation

• It reduces genetic variation

• It ensures identical daughter cells

• It prevents chromosome separation

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What is the name of the structure that holds sister chromatids together during mitosis?

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How many divisions occur during meiosis?

What is cytokinesis?

• Division of the cytoplasm

• Division of the nucleus

• Formation of spindle fibers

• Alignment of chromosomes

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Which of the following accurately describes anaphase in mitosis?

• Chromosomes condense

• Chromosomes align along the equator

• Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles

• Nuclear envelope reforms

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What is the result of meiosis?

• Two identical daughter cells

• Four identical daughter cells

• Two genetically varied daughter cells

• Four genetically varied daughter cells

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